Hi there -- It appears the DNS server the server uses does not allow recursion. Is it possible to configure the freshclam.conf file to connect via the ip address of the database server, and if so what is the address to use? Thanks.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Török Edwin Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:01 AM To: ClamAV users ML Subject: Re: [Clamav-users] Problem Running Freshclam Kaplan, Andrew H. wrote: > Hi there - > > > > I was checking the logs of one of our servers, and I discovered the automated > freshclam process failed > > to update the virus definitions. I checked on the mirror-problem page, and went > through the motions of > > renaming the mirrors.dat file, and manually running the freshclam utility with > the -v option. A new files > > was created, and a diff command indicated there was no difference between the > new and original version > > of the file. Even after I had done that, the error output appeared on-screen. An > excerpt of the output is > > shown below: > > > > Querying current.cvd.clamav.net > > WARNING: Can't query current.cvd.clamav.net > > WARNING: Invalid DNS reply. Falling back to HTTP mode. > What is the output of this: host -t TXT current.cvd.clamav.net > Assuming modification time in the past > > If-Modified-Since: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 03:52:10 GMT > > Reading CVD header (main.cvd): ERROR: Can't get information about > database.clamav.net: Temporary DNS error > > WARNING: Can't read main.cvd header from database.clamav.net (IP: ) > Can you ping database.clamav.net? And what is the output of host database.clamav.net Best regards, --Edwin _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html The information transmitted in this electronic communication is intended only for the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this information in error, please contact the Compliance HelpLine at 800-856-1983 and properly dispose of this information. _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html
